Outlook Austin Ekeler
Austin Ekeler at San Francisco — Expanding Role in Negative Game Script
After re-signing with Washington and logging limited touches over the past two games, Ekeler could see an expanded rotational role with Bill Croskey-Merritt ruled out. Ekeler practiced in a non-contact jersey due to a chest issue late in the week, but he remains active and ready to share backfield duties.
As heavy road underdogs against a 5-0 49ers team, Washington could lean into passing situations where Ekeler thrives. Our weekly projection lands him at roughly 6.4 fantasy points on about seven carries and two targets, making him a touchdown-dependent flex or deep-league stash.
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Outlook Chig Okonkwo
Chig Okonkwo at SF — Target Share Growing in Potential Shootout
Now fully healthy after an early-season hamstring absence, Okonkwo has settled in as Washington's top tight end. Head coach Dan Quinn recently highlighted his expanding role in the offense, and Okonkwo responded with 10 targets and 65 receiving yards across his last two contests. With wideout Stefon Diggs nursing a hamstring injury, Okonkwo could take on extra intermediate passing volume from Jayden Daniels.
Washington enters as a touchdown underdog in an anticipated shootout with a 51.5 projected total, setting up a pass-heavy script. Our weekly projection tabs Okonkwo for about 3 receptions and 31 yards. While rostered in only 6% of leagues, he presents a viable streaming option or deep-league flex in tight end-premium formats.
